How to pronounce hardener
Say it like HAR-duh-ner. Hardener has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HAR).
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- HAR
- duh
- ner
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Hardener pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- HARSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- duhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- nerKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of hardener
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: HAH-duh-nuh.
What does hardener mean?
- One who, or that which, hardens.
- A chemical substance added to something in order to harden it; used especially with paints, varnishes and resins.
Where does hardener come from?
From harden + -er.
Words that rhyme with hardener
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of hardener.
Questions about saying hardener
How do you pronounce hardener?
Say HAR-duh-ner. The American pronunciation is /ˈhɑrdənɚ/. In British English it is /ˈhɑːdənə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in hardener?
Hardener has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HAR). Broken into parts: HAR · duh · ner.
Is hardener pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ˈhɑːdənə/ (HAH-duh-nuh).